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Highlights:
DeSoto Resources expands gold anomaly at Dadjan to multiple kilometres
Power auger drilling begins with over nine hundred samples collected
Sampling activities continue at Timbakouna with gold mineralisation present
DeSoto Resources Ltd (ASX:DES), operating in the materials sector and listed under the ASX 200 indexes, is progressing its exploration activities across its portfolio in West Africa. The company recently reported an expansion of a gold-in-soil anomaly at the Dadjan Gold Project, located in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin.
The anomaly at Dadjan has now been extended to a significant length, following recent work involving dump sampling and rock chip collection. These efforts are part of a broader exploration initiative that includes both the Main Zone and Grand Plateau prospects.
Sampling Confirms Gold Presence Across Key Zones
As part of the ongoing work at Dadjan, DeSoto Resources has completed extensive sampling with more than nine hundred samples gathered so far. The results from these early-stage efforts have revealed the presence of gold, validating earlier findings and indicating a wider mineralised footprint.
In parallel, the company has initiated a power auger drilling program across the project area. This method is being employed to sample the regolith, preparing the groundwork for follow-up drilling using aircore and reverse circulation techniques.
Timbakouna Sampling Expands Exploration Scope
DeSoto Resources is also advancing its work at the Timbakouna Gold Project, which lies to the south of Dadjan. While awaiting drilling approvals, the company has undertaken preliminary sampling across several zones.
Results from the Timbakouna program have identified gold across multiple zones varying in length and width. These areas show mineralisation that aligns closely with what has been observed at Dadjan. So far, multiple hundreds of samples have been collected, offering further geological context across the licence.
Wider Expansion Across the Siguiri Basin and Gaoual Gold Belt
DeSoto Resources has recently expanded its exploration footprint by securing additional land in Guinea. The company’s portfolio now spans across several distinct gold projects located within both the Siguiri Basin and the Gaoual Gold Belt.
The broader tenement package under DeSoto’s control now includes a range of prospects at various stages of exploration. These projects are situated within regions known for significant mineralisation, with current work focused on systematic sampling and early-stage drilling to define the scale and scope of gold presence.
Comments on Field Progress and Mineralised Systems
According to project updates, the company has adopted a methodical approach in its exploration, emphasising on-the-ground execution across highly mineralised terrains. The presence of an extended anomaly and the ongoing sample analysis are part of the company's work plan to build geological understanding of the region.
With activity underway across two major projects and early work completed across multiple identified zones, DeSoto Resources continues to focus on structured exploration efforts within Guinea's prolific gold-bearing basins.
